SF Leonard Cohen Festival: Song & Spirit

Conspiracy of Beards present their new show The Song along with special guests, Daniel Kahn and Jake Shulman-Ment.Detroit-born, Hamburg-based troubadour and multi-instrumentalist Daniel Kahn and New York master fiddler Jake Shulman-Ment have been playing, traveling and making music together for nearly twenty years drawing on klezmer, folk, punk, poetry and a tradition that has never stopped evolving. The San Francisco Leonard Cohen Festival, founded in 2018, is an annual celebration dedicated to honoring the poetry, music, and spirit of the legendary songwriter, poet, and author. Presented each November by Conspiracy of BeardsSan Franciscos renowned 30-member male choir devoted to Cohens workthe festival has grown from its early beginnings into a multi-day, multi-venue event that draws poets, musicians, artists, and audiences from across the Bay Area and beyond.The festival emphasizes fresh interpretations of Cohens work, encouraging artists to reshape his words and melodies through their own creative lenses. This open, inventive approach results in a diverse program of performances, readings, and collaborations that keep Cohens timeless themes of love, longing, humor, and spirituality alive for new generations.Together, the festival and the choir invite audiences to conspire in celebration of one of the 20th centurys most enduring and influential voices. The result is a vibrant gathering that honors Cohens legacy with creativity, reverence, and joy. For any event that is listed as 18 or 21 and over, ANY ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. Any event listed as All Ages, means 6 years of age or older. ALL tickets are standing room only unless otherwise specified. If you need special accommodations, contact info@cafedunord.com. Support acts are subject to change without refund.Professional Cameras are not allowed without prior approval. Professional Camera defined as detachable lens or of professional grade as determined by the venue staff. When in doubt, just email us ahead of the show! We might be able to get you a Photo Pass depending on Artists approval.

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